Three years ago, before the IF:Gathering first started, I remember trying to figure out what exactly IF was. I would mention it to friends, but then wouldn't really know what to say except that they needed to be there. No one could really explain it, not even those who had the vision for it, because it had never happened before.
Fast forward to 2016. After attending once, hosting once, and getting ready to host for a second time, I have an answer. To me, the IF:Gathering is all about women in community with one another, being unified, learning from one another, lifting each other up, meeting Jesus for the first time, being released from bondage to walk a life of FREEDOM. It is women being equipped and encouraged to walk out their faith, their gifts, their callings, no matter how big or small in the eyes of the world...RIGHT WHERE THEY ARE!
IF is SO much more than that, but if you asked me today, that would be my answer. What does that mean for you? It means, find an IF:Local near you! And Go. It's not too late. Don't worry about whether you know anyone or not. God will do his God thing and bring friends and connection right where you are. Be Brave. Have the courage to live the life that unfolds before you. (NOTE: That last line is not original to me...if you haven't read "The Wilderking Trilogy" by Jonathan Rogers, you should!)
If you are not able to attend an IF:Local, then do all you can to watch it live from home this weekend! Comment below and I will send you the live link tomorrow (Friday 2/5).
Blessings to you, friends! ~Kendra
*If you are in the Tulsa, OK area, join us at IF:South Tulsa! There is still room!
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